Monday Thoughts 09/30/2019

“Never forget how far you’ve come. Everything you have gotten through. All the times you have pushed on even when you felt you couldn’t. All the mornings you got out of bed no matter how hard it was. All the times you wanted to give up but you got through another day. Never forget how much strength you have developed along the way.” ~~Tiny Buddha “Change how you see and see how you change.” Zen proverb “If you’re facing challenges, think of yourself as an ‘OVERCOMER.’ Make this your identity, that you’re the type of person who ‘OVERCOMES’ challenges.” ~~Karen Salmansohn Statement #1   I have a life-threatening problem that once had me. I now take charge of my life and my well-being. I accept the responsibility. Jean Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. often remarked about “white knuckling sobriety” and developed the WFS New Life Program’s 13 Statements of Acceptance to enjoy life in recovery while taking charge. Statement #1 in action enables a sober and balanced life.  On page 3 of the WFS Program Booklet, it states: Use the Acceptance Statements daily. Read them each morning, then choose one and practice it all day for a week. After that, select another and use it for a week. In time, the actions resulting from the use of these Statements will become automatic and your life will change for the better.” The simplicity of how to use the Statements insures manageability and ease of use. Jean also encouraged daily meditation. In Goodbye Hangovers Hello Life, she wrote “Meditation need not be complicated. There are some complicated methods, if one wishes to delve into them, but the kind of meditation I found effective for me and others at this stage is merely to set aside twenty minutes each morning for absolute silence.” Today, with life filled with electronic gadgets and social media, those twenty minutes are like absolute gold. How do you begin each new day? Hugzzz Karen Hi 4C Women, Statement #1 always reminds me of Independence Day. The day we celebrate freedom from our addiction and take charge of our lives. How do we begin this new journey of responsibility? It could be as simple as taking a new route home to avoid the urge to buy alcohol or as difficult as deciding you need to go to treatment. Whatever decisions you make to create a healthier, more joyful New Life, it is important to recognize that this is how we learn to let go of guilt and shame, to learn new ways of coping with all the challenges and obstacles that will occur in our lives. It is a beginning of empowering you to be the 4C Woman that’s always been there and most of all, to remember this is a process, not a giant leap! Be gentle with yourself as you go through the process.  Where do you start? What’s your plan A, B or C? What changes have you already made? How challenging were they to make? What’s your greatest fear/stumbling block to change? Do you have a strong support system in place when you may start doubting your capabilities? Bonded in accepting responsibility to be in charge of our lives and well-being, your 4C sister If you received this email from a friend, we welcome you to join our mailing list!  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ Copyright © Women for Sobriety, Inc. | All rights reserved | Federal ID # 23-1972763 Email: contact@womenforsobriety.org | Ph: 215.536.8026 | Fax: 215.538.9026 https://womenforsobriety.org

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October Webinars: Genetics of SUD; Apply for NASAC Accredidation; and Harm Reducation

September 26, 2019 NAADAC Free Webinars in October Genetics of Substance Use Disorder and Neurotransmitter Solutions Wednesday, October 9, 2019 @ 3:00-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Description: Recently released genetic testing specific to Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) now allows us to test for predispositions to specific substances, as well as impulsive and compulsive behaviors, and a spectrum of mental health disorders. With this testing, we can also propose targeted precision solutions to restore neurotransmitter homeostasis through neuro-nutrients for each person’s specific DNA profile. With proper neurotransmitter balance, cravings, impulsions, compulsions, behaviors, and moods can be addressed and thereby further enhance the success rates for recovery from SUDs as well as prevent the journey into initial substance use disorders. Relapse prevention and general prevention can be greatly aided through this precision approach to neurotransmitter homeostasis. Presenter: Lyle Fried, CAP, ICADC, CHC Lyle Fried, CAP, ICADC, CHC, is currently the Chairman of the Florida Association of Recovery Residences and is also on the Scientific Advisory Board for Geneus Health. Fried is conducting ongoing research with Dr. Kenneth Blum on “Dopamine Homeostasis,” bringing functional balance to the dopamine reward pathway for Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) as a means toward mood stabilization and relapse prevention. Their research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Fried is one of the world’s leading providers of Genetic Addiction Risk Score, a genetic test for RDS.   Price: Education is FREE to all professionals Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1 CE by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $15 for Non-members. Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC. How to Apply for NASAC Accreditation Wednesday, October 16, 2019 @ 3:00-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Description: This presentation will give a brief overview of the history of NASAC as well as the purpose for creating the Commission to oversee, foster and certify colleges and universities in the development of specific degreed programs focusing on addiction studies. The format of the presentation will focus on how to successfully complete the application process for a college or university to submit for consideration of certification. The presenters will highlight common problem areas, review specifically how to complete the required application in a thorough fashion and needed resources and consultation available to those applying. An important aspect of the presentation will highlight a crosswalk to TAP 21 by the college or university regarding specific identification of courses related to core functions within TAP 21. Presenters: Diane Sevening, EdD, LAC, MAC, Gerard J. Schmidt, MA, LPC, MAC, and Joseph Rosenfeld, PhD Diane Sevening, EdD, LAC, MAC, is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences Addiction Counseling and Prevention Department, has over 35 years of teaching experience.  In addition to serving as NAADAC President, Sevening has been the Regional Vice President for NAADAC North Central Region, the Chair of the Student Committee for NAADAC, an evaluator for the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC), and currently a member of the NASAC board of commissioners. Gerard J. Schmidt, MA, LPC, MAC, is the Immediate Past President of NAADAC and is Chief Operations Officer at Valley HealthCare System in Morgantown, WV. He has served in the mental health and addictions treatment profession for the past 45 years. Schmidt has served as Chair of the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) and NAADAC’s Public Policy Committee, and as NAADAC’s Clinical Affairs Consultant. Joseph Rosenfeld, PhD, brings over 30 years of experience in higher education and counseling. He is currently an Associate professor in the Human Services Department at Elgin Community College in Elgin, Illinois. Additionally, he is in private practice providing assessment and referral services; and individual, group, and family therapy for a range of inter- and intra-personal concerns. Rosenfeld is married with three children. Price: Education is FREE to all professionals Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1 CE by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $15 for non-members. Please note: This webinar is NOT approved for NASW CEs for Social Work Hours. Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC. Harm Reduction: 1 May Be Enough, and 1,000 IS Too Many Wednesday, October 23, 2019 @ 3:00-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Description: This program will review some of the basic information on harm reduction treatment with individuals who use substances. Total abstinence is not always the answer, especially in low risk situations and with younger drug users. Understanding that there are alternatives to finding a path to recovery allows clients to open up about their struggles, feeling secure in setting their own goals, and normalizing the relapses that all addiction professions know will occur. This webinar will include recent research findings on clinician acceptance of harm reduction treatment. Presenter: Ami Crowley, EdD, NCC, ICADC, MCAP, LPC, LMHC Ami Crowley, EdD, NCC, ICADC, MCAP, LPC, LMHC, specializes in addiction. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the CMHC Online program. She has professional experience in clinical and community mental health, inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, private practice, and community education. Crowley is a member of many professional associations. Her research interests are in the areas of multicultural competency in supervision, harm reduction, diversity integration in counselor education, and LGBTQ counseling. Price: Education is FREE to all professionals Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1 CE by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $15 for non-members. Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC. Closed Captioning Now Available for NAADAC Webinars Closed captioning is now available on live NAADAC webinars! In addition, transcripts will be made available for on-demand webinars recorded on and after March 27, 2019. The captioning capabilities are in compliance with the practices defined in Worldwide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.741.7686 / 800.548.0497 Send to Friend | | Subscribe |

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